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Where do most Oxbridge rejects go?

From what I understand, the main ones tend to be:
  • Durham/Bristol/St Andrews.
  • UCL/LSE/Imperial.
  • York/Edinburgh/Kings.
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Which universities do Oxbridge rejects go to?

There are 20,000 UK applicants who are rejected by Oxford and Cambridge. The large majority of them have AAA or better at A level, and 5,500 of them have A*A*A or better. Unsurprisingly, given their qualifications, they get places at Imperial, Edinburgh, Kings, Warwick, Durham, Bristol, LSE, St Andrews, and so on.
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Is Durham just Oxbridge rejects?

Data obtained by Palatinate revealed that over the past 5 years on average, only 43.27% of students who are accepted into Durham each year had ever been rejected from Oxbridge, the equivalent of 2075 rejects per average cohort.
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How do you deal with Oxbridge rejection?

So in summary:
  1. Don't let this rejection get you down and don't give up hope, its just a name at the end of the day.
  2. Be proud of what you have achieved to have even been able to apply to Oxbridge.
  3. Remember that you have plenty of other options of where to study that subject that you love.
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Is UCL for Oxbridge rejects?

No. I have been admitting students to UCL for a very long time now, and I have never come across anyone ever who 'only came to UCL because Oxbridge rejected them'.
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What if Oxbridge rejects you?

Is UCL harder than Oxford?

UCL is a hard University to get into. One of the hardest in the UK. Getting an offer is not certain, and making the grades once you have received an offer is difficult. Getting into either Oxford or Cambridge, however, is even harder.
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What is the hardest degree to get into Oxbridge?

Economics and Management: University of Oxford has an acceptance rate of 7%! It is easily the most difficult subject to pursue in Oxford. Computer Science: University of Oxford has an acceptance rate of about 9 % which is probably the lowest for this course in any given university.
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Can I ask Oxford why I got rejected?

Feedback on admissions decisions should be requested from the college which considered the application, on or before 15 February in the year after the application was made.
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What is the hardest course to get into at Oxbridge?

If you want to shoot your shot, here are the toughest subjects to get into at Oxbridge in 2023:
  1. Maths and statistics at Oxford.
  2. Computer science at Oxford. ...
  3. Economics and management at Oxford. ...
  4. Medicine at Cambridge. ...
  5. Medicine at Oxford. ...
  6. Biomedical sciences at Oxford. ...
  7. Computer science at Cambridge. ...
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Can you get into Durham with AAB?

If you want to study a business or economics degree at Durham, for example, you'll likely need A-levels of A*AA–AAB, BTEC grades of D*DD– DDD or an International Baccalaureate score of 38–36.
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Is Imperial better than Durham?

In the overall league tables, Durham University held its position in 6th place for another year sitting just below Imperial College London. Naturally, within the region Durham came top for Research, Academic Services Spend, Facilities Spend, Graduate Prospects and Completion.
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What is the easiest degree to get into Oxbridge?

So here are the easiest subjects to get into at Oxbridge, in case you fancy shooting your shot:
  1. Music at Oxford.
  2. European and Middle Eastern Languages at Oxford. ...
  3. Modern Languages at Oxford. ...
  4. Music at Cambridge. ...
  5. Classics at Oxford. ...
  6. Classics at Cambridge. ...
  7. Modern and Medieval Languages at Cambridge. ...
  8. Philosophy at Cambridge. ...
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What courses have the lowest acceptance rate at Oxford?

Oxford University acceptance rates vary significantly by subject and college. For example, some subjects, such as Computer Science and Mathematics and Statistics, are more competitive, with acceptance rates as low as 5%.
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What is the least competitive college at Oxford?

The hardest college to get into last year was Worcester College, where 11.7 per cent of applicants were admitted. The least competitive was St Hilda's College, where 30.2 per cent were admitted.
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Is Durham better than St Andrews?

Is the University of Durham higher ranked then St Andrews? The Complete University Guide: According to this year's The Complete University Guide, Durham ranked 6th in the UK, losing out to their counterpart St Andrews who ranked 4th. Durham lost in every category apart from student satisfaction.
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What does an Oxford rejection letter look like?

Thank you for sending your application for admission. The University has given it careful consideration and, I am sorry to tell you that they have decided that they are not able to offer you a place. What are the requirements for getting into Oxbridge?
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What is the rejection rate for Oxford?

Your Course Choice

Approaching a more accurate representation, acceptance rates fluctuate across the approximately 80 undergraduate courses, ranging from 4% to over 50%. For instance, if you've decided to pursue a Mathematics degree at Oxford, the average success rate is around 11%.
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Am I smart enough to get into Oxford?

Oxford prefers applicants to have as many A*s and 9s as possible, and many applicants have a lot of 7, 8 and 9 grades. So you should ensure that your historic grades don't let you down, especially in subjects relevant to your course. Also, don't stretch yourself too thin if you're struggling to get great grades.
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Which is the richest Oxbridge college?

Trinity College is a constituent college of the University of Cambridge. Founded in 1546 by King Henry VIII, Trinity is one of the largest Cambridge colleges, with the largest financial endowment of any college at either Cambridge or Oxford.
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What is the most prestigious degree at Oxford?

University of Oxford Rankings

University of Oxford law degrees are considered some of the very best in the UK and the world, whilst biochemistry, physics and earth sciences also have a global reputation for excellence.
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What is the most competitive course at Oxford?

Most Competitive Courses at Oxford University
  • Mathematics and Statistics - 4.6%
  • Economics and Management - 5.2%
  • Computer Science - 4.6%
  • Medicine - 7.6%
  • Mathematics and Computer Science - 10%
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Is Imperial more prestigious than UCL?

As mentioned earlier, Imperial ranks slightly above UCL in the QS World University Rankings® 2022, with Imperial ranking seventh and UCL ranking joint eighth. Although both schools rank well across the majority of indicators, they clearly each have their strengths.
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Which Oxford College is easiest to get into?

Hilda's is the easiest Oxford college to get into, though. Oxford has a system it calls 'pooling'. If course places at one college fill up, but the admissions still think that you are a strong candidate, they will send your application to other colleges to consider.
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Does UCL prefer 4 A levels?

We welcome applications from students offering A Levels and other equivalent qualifications. Our entrance requirements are based on three A Levels. Depending on the degree programme, we make standard offers in the range A*A*A–ABB.
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